Is The 1975 'new' punk after the kiss in Malaysia? - eviltoast

From https://promusicianhub.com/what-is-punk-music/

In its most basic definition, Punk music is a manifestation of the rebellious, anti-authority punk subculture that peaked in the second half of the 1970s, primarily in the US and the UK. Not just a music genre, but punk is more of an attitude, a philosophy, and a whole way of being.

Sure it doesn’t sound like punk music, but they sure as hell ripped a massive middle finger at authority.

  • Zuzak [fae/faer, she/her]@hexbear.net
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    1 year ago

    It’s worth noting that the act has been criticized by Malasia’s queer community as exacerbating tensions and reinforcing negative stereotypes. I don’t have a strong opinion but it’s generally best to listen to the concerns of the community you’re trying to stick up for before doing a political stunt on their behalf (I’m queer btw)

    • TraschcanOfIdeology [they/them, comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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      1 year ago

      It’s almost like any kind of advocacy done in name of a marginalized group without actually including and consulting said group is performative, masturbatory and counterproductive.

      This applies to most things well-meaning “progressive” libs choose to champion: race, indigenous peoples, immigrants, you name it.

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        And from what I hear, the lead singer is just a loose cannon personally, and probably put zero planning into it.